Agriculture

This page contains information to assist farmers and others working in the agricultural sector on managing these hazardous chemicals on the farm. It provides a series of links to information and guidance material on the following topics:

HSNO Briefs for Farmers

A range of information sheets are available to advise farmers about their Hazardous Substances and New Organisms (HSNO) requirements for managing fuels and agrichemicals.

Where large amounts of agrichemicals and other hazardous products are stored, an emergency response plan is necessary. An emergency response template for farms is also available.

Substance Approvals

To find out what the Hazardous Substances and New Organisms (HSNO) controls are on the substances you using, search the HS Approvals Register and download the substance controls document.

HS controls register

Key HSNO controls

There are a number of key HSNO controls that need to be followed to help you comply with the hazardous substances legislation.

Approved Handlers

If you want to use the most hazardous agrichemicals, you are required to be an approved handler. An approved handler is a person who can demonstrate that they have knowledge of the products they are using and who has experience in handling them.

An information sheet on approved handler requirements for pesticides is available. Information sheet - Approved handler requirements for pesticides

More general information on approved handlers for hazardous substances is available on the Approved Handlers Page.

Code of Practice for Agrichemicals

The Standard NZS8409:2004, Management of Agrichemicals, provides specific guidance on the safe, responsible and effective management of agrichemicals, including detergents and dairy sanitisers. This Standard is an approved code of practice for compliance with the hazardous substance regulations.